Newspaper Headlines, 1925-1926

Florence Knoblock’s murder remained in the headlines for more than a year. As the investigation progressed and subsequent trials occurred, the news stories were picked up by newspapers all over the United States. This gallery includes a sample of headlines that appeared between June 1925 and May 1926.

Early Days: The investigation, rumors, and arrests

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Shifting Suspicion: The arrest of John Knoblock

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The First Trial: Burlington

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The Second Trial: Emporia

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